The Story of an Hour

What is Brently Mallard like?

• he's a cheater

• he is an abusive husband who deserves to die

• he's typical husband in the late 19th- century.

• he's a conniving man who set up the train wreck.

From what ailment does Mrs.Mallard suffer?

• kidney failure

• heart trouble

• detached retinas

• varicose veins

Who is the writer of this story?

What is the main character's name?

What might Mrs. Mallard's ailment symbolize?

• her inability to see things as they are

• her unhappiness and troubling emotions

• her inability to filter out less important things in life

• a weak state of mind

When was "The story of an Hour" published?

• in the 20th century

• in 1984 during the 19th century

• in 1912 in the Edwardian era

• in 1894 in the Victorian era

What news does Mrs Mallard receive?

How had Mr Mallard been killed?

• Airplane crash

• Car accident

• Railway accident

• Hunting accident

Mrs Mallard's heart disease symbolises..?

• a typical 19th century complaint

• a poor diet

• weakness of character

• suffocation, repressed desires, oppressive marriage

What season does the story take place?